NUKE IS ARMING UP WITH MEGA COVER

Shrewd Littler aims for a seven-figure insurance deal

- Mike Walters

LUKE LITTLER is looking to insure his golden arm against injury or accidental damage to the tune of millions.

At 18, the pied piper of darts is already the highest earner in his sport and expects to join the big-money stars who safeguard their future wealth.

Just as David Beckham, his favourite follower on social media, insured his legs for £100million and Australia cricket legend Merv Hughes below even applied a £200,000 warranty to protect his handlebar moustache, Littler admits he may have to insure his throwing arm.

If he plays for another 20 years and keeps raking in prize money at the same rate as his first season on the Professional Darts Corporation circuit, the teenage world champion would be looking to protect potential earnings north of £30m.